Naming a band is an act of concentrated creative expression. Since 2010, Square Pig in a Round Hole has been rewarding five favorite band names each week. Winners are (usually) listed alphabetically.
Selection is wholly unscientific and subject to whim, with a bias toward wordplay, humor, and local flavor. In most cases, I won’t know anything about the bands at the time of selection. Thanks to the Everout nightlife listings for abundant source material!
I hope everyone came through Friday the 13th and the eclipse safely! I’m not superstitious, but I do enjoy these little convergences. A cloud passed in front of the sun just about the time a partial eclipse would have been visible here, but I trust it was more interesting to watch elsewhere.
But I wouldn’t want anything to eclipse these band names! If you are able, please buy these bands’ music and merch. And … hit the follow button at the lower right to never miss a post.
The Fuss
I like this word for a disturbance. It sounds trivial but when kicked up, it can’t be ignored.
Gender Envy
Maybe we all want a little of what we don’t have or are not.
Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen
I like classic X and the Y structure, and I love it when the Y flies over the top. Are the gentlemen absolute monsters? Are the monsters absolute gentlemen? Probably both.
Paper Idol
Green, with presidents on it.
Snakehips
Mythically rare.
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Karen Eisenbrey 